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jurist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 107 862

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How much does a jurist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time jurist earns an average gross salary of CHF 107 862 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 242 000, based on 1 848 entries.
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

jurist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary107k
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 97 388
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 97 460
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 122 067
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 121 850
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 134 129
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 133 693
Men: 55+average salary CHF 141 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 138 000
Average salary CHF 107 961

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a jurist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 95 105. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 135 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

jurist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary107k
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 105
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 729
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 666
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
Average salary CHF 107 835
+42%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for jurist have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 111 704. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 166 per year.

Salary trend

jurist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary107k
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 600
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 166
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 704
Average salary CHF 107 940

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a jurist is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 147 000 annually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for jurist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Industry various
    CHF 147 00023 jobs
  2. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 137 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 130 7503 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 129 925Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 128 0002 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 126 0004 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 125 9008 jobs
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 120 75048 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for jurist

The top two high-paying cantons for jurist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

jurist

CHF 107 924

average salary

Salary by canton

jurist

Average salary107k
Aargau average salary CHF 109 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 108 150
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 114 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 100 000
Geneva average salary CHF 106 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 999
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 112 272
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 91 278
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 103 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 103 800
Valais average salary CHF 100 000
Zug average salary CHF 126 000
Zurich average salary CHF 117 130
Average salary CHF 107 924